Verisk Analytics, Inc. provides data analytics solutions for customers in the insurance, energy, and financial markets in the United States and internationally. Its Decision Analytics segment develops predictive models to forecast scenarios, and produce standard and customized analytics for predicting loss, selecting and pricing risk, detecting fraud before and after a loss event, and quantifying losses. It provides fraud-detection tools for the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry; data analytics for energy, chemicals, and metals and mining industries; and data and information services that enable enhanced compliance with environmental health and safety, as well as helps businesses and governments to anticipate and manage climate-and weather-related risks. The company's Risk Assessment segment offers solutions to P&C insurance customers and focuses on prediction of loss, and selection and pricing of risk. Its solutions include industry-standard insurance programs that help P&C insurers in defining coverage and issue policies; actuarial services to help its customers analyze and price their risks; and customized services that include assisting with the development of independent insurance programs, analysis of their own underwriting experience, development of classification systems and rating plans, and other business decisions, as well as supplies information to various customers in other markets. This segment's solutions also comprise property-specific rating and underwriting information on properties, businesses, and communities to evaluate, price, and process commercial insurance applications, including property, auto, general liability, business owner's policy, and workers compensation. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Data processing & preparation
Sub-IndustryResearch & Consulting Services
SectorBusiness Services
SymbolNASDAQ:VRSK
CUSIP92345Y10
Phone201-469-3000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.99
Current Ratio0.43
Quick Ratio0.43
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio37.55
Forward P/E Ratio29.04
P/E Growth2.32
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.15 billion
Price / Sales9.27
Cash Flow$4.70 per share
Price / Cash25.70
Book Value$11.69 per share
Price / Book10.33
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.21
Net Income$555.10 million
Net Margins26.58%
Return on Equity31.35%
Return on Assets10.29%
Miscellaneous
Employees7,304
Outstanding Shares164,710,000
Market Cap$20.13 billion
Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verisk Analytics' stock symbol?
Verisk Analytics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VRSK."
How were Verisk Analytics' earnings last quarter?
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 31st. The business services provider reported $1.06 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.01 by $0.05. The business services provider earned $601.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $586.22 million. Verisk Analytics had a net margin of 26.58% and a return on equity of 31.35%. View Verisk Analytics' Earnings History.
When is Verisk Analytics' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for VRSK?
12 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Verisk Analytics' stock. Their forecasts range from $89.00 to $119.00. On average, they expect Verisk Analytics' stock price to reach $105.0833 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 13.0%. View Analyst Price Targets for Verisk Analytics.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Verisk Analytics?
12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Verisk Analytics.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Verisk Analytics stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Verisk Analytics stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "We appreciate Verisk’s expertise in providing predictive data analytics decision by using advanced technologies to collect and interpret different types of data sets. Such a deep technical prowess for analytics and Big Data provides it an unrivaled edge over its competitors. In fact, the company has outperformed its industry in the past year. Solid organic growth, strategic buyouts and shareholder friendly moves further raise optimism about the company. However, Verisk remains susceptible to operational risks, customer consolidation, fluctuations in the U.S. insurance industry, pricing pressure and lower acceptance of its services. Its European operations and businesses remain vulnerable to the outcome of Brexit. A debt-laden balance sheet is another major concern." (7/19/2018)
- 2. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, "Insurance has multiple avenues for growth. Insurance (73% of total revenues) is growing through organic opportunities and new acquisitions. The business continues its global focus and views London, where Verisk has made recent acquisitions, as a strategic jumping off point to other geographies. Verisk sees a $2 billion total addressable market (TAM) for commercial lines software and services." (12/8/2017)
Who are some of Verisk Analytics' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Verisk Analytics include Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Fiserv (FISV), Workday (WDAY), DXC Technology (DXC), Autohome (ATHM), RingCentral (RNG), Zendesk (ZEN), CarGurus (CARG), Proofpoint (PFPT), Pegasystems (PEGA), DST Systems (DST), YY (YY), Corelogic (CLGX), Bilibili (BILI) and Acxiom (ACXM).
Who are Verisk Analytics' key executives?
Verisk Analytics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Scott G. Stephenson, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 61)
- Mr. Lee M. Shavel, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 51)
- Mr. Mark V. Anquillare, Exec. VP & COO (Age 52)
- Mr. Kenneth E. Thompson, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 58)
- Mr. David J. Grover, VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 46)
Has Verisk Analytics been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about VRSK stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. Accern rates the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Verisk Analytics earned a daily sentiment score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the business services provider an impact score of 46.57 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term. View Recent Headlines for Verisk Analytics.
Who are Verisk Analytics' major shareholders?
Verisk Analytics' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.37%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (4.08%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (3.03%), Parnassus Investments CA (2.96%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (2.63%) and New England Asset Management Inc. (1.71%). Company insiders that own Verisk Analytics stock include Andrew G Mills, Annell R Bay, Christopher M Foskett, Constantine Iordanou, David B Wright, David J Grover, Eva F Huston, Frank J Coyne, Hyatt J Brown, John F Lehman, Kenneth E Thompson, Lee Shavel, Mark V Anquillare, Scott G Stephenson and Vincent De P Mccarthy. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Verisk Analytics.
Which institutional investors are selling Verisk Analytics stock?
VRSK stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Parnassus Investments CA, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Sawgrass Asset Management LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Ownership Capital B.V., Summit Trail Advisors LLC, New England Asset Management Inc. and Russell Investments Group Ltd.. Company insiders that have sold Verisk Analytics company stock in the last year include Andrew G Mills, Christopher M Foskett, David B Wright, David J Grover, Frank J Coyne, Hyatt J Brown, John F Lehman, Kenneth E Thompson, Mark V Anquillare, Scott G Stephenson and Vincent De P Mccarthy. View Insider Buying and Selling for Verisk Analytics.
Which institutional investors are buying Verisk Analytics stock?
VRSK stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Waddell & Reed Financial Inc., Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Unigestion Holding SA, Triple Frond Partners LLC, BlackRock Inc., Janus Henderson Group PLC, Jennison Associates LLC and WCM Investment Management CA. Company insiders that have bought Verisk Analytics stock in the last two years include Annell R Bay, Lee Shavel and Scott G Stephenson. View Insider Buying and Selling for Verisk Analytics.
How do I buy shares of Verisk Analytics?
Shares of VRSK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Verisk Analytics' stock price today?
One share of VRSK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $120.79.
How big of a company is Verisk Analytics?
Verisk Analytics has a market capitalization of $20.13 billion and generates $2.15 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $555.10 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.21 on an earnings per share basis. Verisk Analytics employs 7,304 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Verisk Analytics?
Verisk Analytics' mailing address is 545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, JERSEY CITY NJ, 07310. The business services provider can be reached via phone at 201-469-3000 or via email at [email protected]
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